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Bike Security: The Complete Guide

A lock is the first layer, not the whole plan. Picking the right one, using it correctly, and having a backup plan if it fails, all in one place.

Bike theft comes down to a few real decisions: whether you bought a lock that actually resists the tools thieves use, whether you're using it correctly, and whether you've done anything to improve your odds if it fails anyway. This page pulls together everything else on the site that touches theft prevention and recovery, in the order you'd actually use it.

Pick the Right Lock

Best Bike Locks

What actually deters theft, and how to match a lock to where and how long you leave your bike parked.

Compare Lock Types

U-Lock vs. Chain Lock vs. Cable Lock

The real security gap between the three most common lock types.

Use It Correctly

Bike Commuting Checklist

Covers correct locking technique, not just having a lock — fixed object, through the frame, keyhole facing down.

If It's Stolen Anyway

How to Register Your Bike's Serial Number

A free, five-minute step that meaningfully improves the odds of recovering a stolen bike.

E-Bike Specific

E-Bike Theft Prevention Guide

What changes when there's a battery involved — removal habits, alarms, GPS backup, and insurance.

Shop

Shop Bike Locks

U-locks, chain locks, cable locks, and a hidden AirTag bell for backup tracking.

Look Up a Term

Bike & E-Bike Glossary

Lock type and security terms, along with every other term we use.